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Linux: Get Kernel Config

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Objective: Get Linux kernel config from currently running system or from a kernel image file.

Linux: Get Kernel Version

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Objective: Find out the kernel version / release that is currently running on any Linux distribution.

Linux: How to Check If Linux Kernel is 32 or 64 Bit

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When writing configure scripts, it’s good to check if we are running on a 32-bit or 64-bit kernel or OS on a x86 system. There are a few ways to determine the machine architecture of a Linux system.

Switch Between 32-bit and 64-bit Kernel in Solaris

Solaris, by default, loads a 64-bit kernel during boot up, if the hardware supports it.

If, for whatever reason, you need to load Solaris in 32-bit mode, the following commands can be used to switch between the 32-bit and 64-bit kernels.